Hazards associated with compressed gases include oxygen displacement fires explosions and toxic gas exposures as well as the physical hazards associated with high pressure systems.
Storage of compressed gas cylinders osha.
Here are the compressed gas cylinder storage tips.
Store oxygen cylinders and fuel gas cylinders separately.
Include firewalls for cylinders with contents that pose different types of hazards.
Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials especially oil or grease a minimum distance of 20 feet 6 1 m or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet 1 5 m high having a fire resistance rating of at least one half hour.
Per 29 cfr 1910 101 b the in plant handling storage and utilization of all compressed gas cylinders must be in accordance with cga pamphlet p 1 standard for safe handling of compressed gases in containers revised march 23 2015.
The handling use and storage of compressed gas cylinders in applications other than welding and cutting in general industry workplaces is governed by osha s compressed gases standard 29 cfr 1910 101.
Oxidizers should not rest within twenty feet of gases which are flammable.
Keep the tanks away from the sun flames sparks and areas that reach and exceed 125 degrees fahrenheit.
Indoors separate oxygen from fuel gas cylinders by at least 6 1 m 20 ft or by a wall at least 1 5 m 5 ft high with a minimum half hour fire resistance.
Regulators cylinders and cylinder valves must be inspected regularly to ensure safe operation.
Osha standard 1910 101 compressed gases and cylinders must be properly stored transported and used to prevent injury and accidents.
Ensure that each is labeled with a full or empty tag.
Compressed gas cylinder storage store cylinders in a designated location dry cool well ventilated away from combustible materials and protected from weather.
1910 253 b 4 iv.
Local jurisdiction requirements may vary.
Special storage use and handling precautions are necessary in order to control these hazards.
Osha s construction standard for storing compressed gas cylinders for welding are addressed in 1926 350 a which states in part.
The in plant handling storage and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders portable tanks rail tankcars or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with compressed gas association pamphlet p 1 1965 which is incorporated by reference as specified in sec.
Csa w117 2 12 r 2017 safety in welding cutting and allied processes.
Industrial gas cylinders are color coded to provide identification at a glance.
Gas cylinders should be properly secured at all times to prevent tipping falling or rolling.
